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INFO 6600: Metadata Cultural Institutions

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

Course introduces students to detailed representation of special and local collections in cultural heritage settings. Methods for processing and cataloging published, archival, and manuscript items will be studied and practiced. The use of metadata and methods appropriate to specific information settings will be discussed. Prerequisite: INFO 5300 and INFO 5600

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INFO 6700: Academic Librarianship

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

Students explore professional skills and approaches in academic libraries. Emphasis on the identification of information behavior and needs of university patrons, reference, scholarly information, collection assessment, digital dissemination of sources, online access, identification of publication outlets, bibliometrics and instruction.

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INFO 6710: Research Meth Library Sci

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

In depth study of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they apply to library science; emphasis on formulating the research proposal, conducting studies, analyzing data, reporting findings, and interpreting results; includes a critical analysis of the professional research literature. Study of the scientific methods of planning, conducting, and reporting investigation and research in library science, including specific problems in library service. Critical analysis of research in professional literature. Designed to develop skill in interpreting research results. Prerequisite: INFO 5000

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INFO 6800: Eval & Assess Lib & Info Serv

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

This course surveys methods of assessing performance and value with emphasis on evaluating each system or services in Library and Information Science (LIS) context. Students are introduced to the range of evaluative methods related to a variety of library and information services with an emphasis on service to users. Prerequisite: INFO 5000

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INFO 7000: Field Experience

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

Provides an advanced preprofessional experience through work in a cooperating library or information center. Students are expected to apply and evaluate the theory and practice learned in the classroom. It must be approved by the student's advisor and the department chair.

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INFO 7600: Field Exp Archival Studies

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

In this course, students will produce site-specific projects consistent with cultural heritage best practices in cataloging, arrangement, or public service. They will apply and evaluate the theory and practice of local special collection workflows and prepare an evaluative paper. Students will be observed and evaluated by the site supervisor.

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INFO 7810: Mgmt of Libs and Info Agencies

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

An introduction to management principles as they apply to libraries. As the degree capstone, the course explores the management of library services organized by the core competencies of the program to include foundations (ethics, laws, current topics), collection development (policies, planning, community), organization of information (technology, standards, diversity), and reference (research, soft skills, cultural competency). Topics include overviews of the library budget, facility management, and human resources. Accreditation assessments administered. Prerequisite: INFO 5000, INFO 5100, INFO 5300, INFO 5410, and Minimum of 30 Credits Completed

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INFO 7820: Management of School Library

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

As the degree capstone, this course provides an introduction to managerial and administrative principles as applied in school library media centers; the role of the library media center in the school's educational mission; current issues in school media librarianship. Accreditation assessments administered. Prerequisite: INFO 5000, INFO 5100, INFO 5300, and INFO 5410

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INST 4900: Sem. in IST

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

This is the capstone course for the Interdisciplinary Studies student. Its focus is on the integration of information learned from diverse, but interrelated courses within the curriculum. Focus will center on individually selected and inter/cross discipline related theories, ethics, skill sets, and research methods.

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INST 4920: Sem Int Study, Science & Tech

3.00 Credits

Pennsylvania Western University

This course is the culminating experience for Interdisciplinary Studies, Science and Technology majors. Students will apply the knowledge foundations and skill sets acquired in their STEM courses to the solution of a human problem. Students work in teams to develop solutions. Students also explore and prepare a career plan.

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